Congress·In Committee·H.R. 7986

Save the World Cup Act

Immigration Enforcement: Restrictions Near World Cup Events

4 months ago·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

Part of: Protect World Cup Attendees Act and Save the World Cup Act

This bill is currently in the early stages of the lawmaking process. It was recently sent to the House Committee on the Judiciary for review. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.

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Very unlikely to pass

This bill is supported only by Democrats and faces strong opposition from those who favor strict immigration enforcement. It is unlikely to move forward in a divided Congress.

Key Points

This bill would stop federal agents from making civil immigration arrests near 2026 World Cup soccer matches and official fan festivals. The restriction applies to any area within one mile of a game or event site.
The rule would apply to agents from the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice. The goal is to allow fans and visitors to attend the international tournament without fear of being detained for immigration issues.
There are exceptions for emergencies. Agents could still take action if there is a threat of terrorism, a risk to national security, or if they are chasing someone who is an immediate danger to the public.
This policy would only be in effect during the 2026 World Cup events held in the United States. It does not change immigration laws permanently but limits where they can be enforced during the tournament.

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Milestones

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Mar 18, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Mar 18, 2026

Introduced in House

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Save the World Cup Act

Bill NumberHR 7986

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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